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DA54 UYK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

186,443 mi
Last recorded186,443 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 186,443 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 278,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bodywork poor

Fail 26 May 2020 278,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn handle (1.1.6 (b) (i))

bodywork poor

Pass 17 May 2019 147,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2019 147,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 135,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 135,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 129,345 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 129,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,905 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 121,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,778 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,839 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,825 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,857 miles

oil leak it diff seal

Fail 10 Feb 2012 94,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak it diff seal

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,067 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 80,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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DA54 UYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA54 UYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA54 UYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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